Delhi University and Jawaharlal Nehru University have issued official advisories urging students and staff to avoid the Jantar Mantar protest site in New Delhi. Both institutions cited the need to prioritize personal safety and referenced Supreme Court of India guidelines regarding public demonstrations when requesting that members of their academic communities refrain from visiting or participating in gatherings at the location.
Rahul Gandhi has publicly criticized Delhi University for the advisory, questioning the institution's authority to discourage student participation in protests. The move by the universities has sparked debate regarding the balance between institutional safety protocols and the right to public assembly.
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